. >>> there is some news on the economy and the jobs front tonight. citigroup announced it it's laying off 11,000 people, about 4% of its work force, innen effort to cut costs and increase profits. they're closing 44 branches as part of this. most of the job losses come from the consumer banking unit which deals with everyday banking transactions. >>> and on a day we were given stunning views, from nasa, about the very same planet, we also learned as our very own anne thompson reports, the artic is continuing to break records, including greater melt of the ice sheet. it is unlikely, scientists say that conditions can be reversed any time soon. >>> still ahead for us with time running out on the way to a new deal. congress is running out of time, potentially a way to run the country off the fiscal cliff. >>> and later, how kate middleton got caught up in a royal hoax while hospitalized in london. open enrollment ends friday, december 7th. so give unitedhealthcare a call today. consider a medicare advantage plan. it can combine doctor and hospital cover